Reform Movement Response To News That Donald Trump Will Speak At AIPAC Policy Conference
The Reform Jewish Movement has always worked very closely with AIPAC. We respect completely its decision to invite all the viable candidates for president to speak at its upcoming Policy Conference. By inviting the candidates to speak, AIPAC does not support or oppose their candidacies, nor does it condone or commend their policies. AIPAC has, as it must, a singular focus: the U.S./Israel relationship. AIPAC's intent – and its responsibility – is to better understand the candidates' views on issues that impact the U.S./Israel relationship.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, Responds to Donald Trump's Remarks at AIPAC
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, responded today to presidential candidate Donald Trump’s remarks at the AIPAC Policy Conference
Reform Movement Welcomes Judge's Ruling Blocking Parts of Arizona Anti-Immigrant Law
Pelavin: "Above all, Judge Bolton's decision again makes clear the urgent need for Congress to address comprehensive immigration reform."
Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rabbi Landsberg: "On this historic anniversary, we give thanks for rights won and we reaffirm our commitment to the ADA and to changing attitudes that hinder equality."
More than 200 Rabbis Urge Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization
"Now more than ever, we must take up the commandment to 'Defend the poor and the orphan; deal justly with the poor and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.'"
Unemployment Benefits Extension Long Overdue
Pelavin: With one job available for every five jobless workers, Congress must make the plight of the unemployed their first priority as they work to strengthen our economy, and the extension of unemployment benefits is vital to achieving that goal.
Condemning Limits on Reproductive Health Care
Saperstein: Health reform has already been used as a pawn by those who seek to limit those rights; we cannot remain silent in the face of this new decision.
Addition of Genocide to Charges against Sudanese President A Step Forward
Saperstein: "We applaud the ICC for taking necessary steps to bring those responsible for the genocide in Darfur to justice."
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Comment on Jerusalem Heartening for Peace Process
"Particularly in the wake of his productive meeting with President Obama, it is encouraging to hear the Prime Minister's clear commitment to engagement in negotiations leading to a two-state solution."
Statements of National Faith Leaders Following Gulf Coast Tour to See Impacts of BP Oil Disaster
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